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"Zen Parable"
By Avery Wesson
      One day, a man came to the temple to speak to the Zen Master. “I need advice, Master. No matter what I do, everyone seems displeased with my work. They say that I need to do it over and they try to make me change what I already did. But I don’t need to change, my work is just fine. How do I stop them?”
    The Zen Master chuckled, “If you don’t listen to those who wish to help you, then why have you come to ignore me?”


"Fable"
By Izaiah Richards (9/18/13)
     In some odd universe, destiny has arranged the meeting of a jellyfish and a celery stick.
     “Hey, name’s Jelly,” spoke the jellyfish.
     “Hi, I am Celery Stick,” replied the tasteless nutrient.
     After engaging in long, friendly conversation, the two came to find out that they were both composed of approximately 95% water.
     “Wow, that’s amazing! I must shake your hand!” said the young jelly, and without thinking, the celery stick touched Jelly’s tentacle and was consequently electrocuted to death.
     Moral: Some differences are too hazardous to overlook, despite evident similarities.